How severe is CVE-2012-4982?

CVE-2012-4982 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4982 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4982?

CVE-2012-4982 affects Forescout Counteract. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4982?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-4982 published?

CVE-2012-4982 was published on 2012-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4982

CVE-2012-4982 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Forescout Counteract with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Forescout Counteract
Published: 2012-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in assets/login on the Forescout CounterACT NAC device before 7.0 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the a parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4982?: Open redirect vulnerability in assets/login on the Forescout CounterACT NAC device before 7.0 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the a parameter.
How severe is CVE-2012-4982?: CVE-2012-4982 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4982 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4982?: CVE-2012-4982 affects Forescout Counteract. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4982?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4982 published?: CVE-2012-4982 was published on 2012-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:forescout:counteract:6.3.4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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